Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

101

228

#228, 30c Black, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, nicely centered within large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine; 1997 and 2006 PF certificates; ex-"Beckley". (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

102

230P4-45P4

#230P4-45P4, 1c-$5.00 Columbians, plate proofs on card cplt., an attractive set, all with large even margins, colors are rich and deep, this shows particularly in the dollar values such as the $1.00 Salmon and $4.00 Crimson lake, which often come weak, h.r. which may obscure an occasional light thin speck, very fine; ex-Bleuler. (Image)

$1,345.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

103

230

#230, 1c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice mint single, being marvelously well centered within extravagantly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $630.00 for 95 and $2,200.00 for 98). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

104

230

#230, 1c Columbian, pristine mint example, outstanding centering within wide margins, deep rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $205.00). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

105

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken frame line" variety, a striking jumbo-margined mint example, being incredibly well centered within immensely large margins, lovely rich color and a clean impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $180.00 for 98) (Image)

$55.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

106

232

#232, 3c Columbian, a stunning mint single that features enormously large and perfectly balanced margins all around, plus its color and impression are especially deep on fresh white paper, o.g. which the accompanying certificate describes as "slightly disturbed", an assessment that we feel is much too harsh, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $415.00 for 98); the highest grade the PSE has assigned this stamp. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

107

232

#232, 3c Columbian, pristine mint single, brilliantly fresh, gorgeous rich color and impression on bright white paper, outstanding centering within wide margins, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

108

234

#234, 5c Columbian, a spectacular mint single that possesses truly immense margins, the likes of which we have never seen on this stamp, plus it is incredibly well centered within these gigantic borders, intensely rich color and a highly detailed impression, full o.g. that is slightly disturbed, extremely fine; an amazingly large stamp; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $670.00 for 98); this highest grade the PSE has given to a Five Cent Columbian. (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

109

235

#235, 6c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within much larger margins than usually found on this value, deeply rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

110

236

#236, 8c Columbian, a stunning mint single that possesses exceedingly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich vibrant color and a well defined impression, o.g., lightly hinged, superb; a truly gem example; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 for 98); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp and the only example to achieve Superb 98J status. (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

111

236

#236, 8c Columbian, a visually striking mint single, possessing huge margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, gorgeous rich color and a well incised impression on especially fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; certainly among the largest margined Eight Cent Columbians in existence; 1990 PF certificate and a 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00 for 95 and $580.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

112

236

#236, 8c Columbian, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

113

236

#236, 8c Columbian, an amazing used single that possesses that most gigantic margins we have ever seen on any Columbian issue, and remarkably, it is perfectly centered within these breathtaking borders, strong rich color and impression, quartered-cork cancel, current certificate mentions a shorter perf. at right and natural paper inclusion at top right, neither of which are distracting but it may help explain the unexpectedly low grade the PSE has assigned to this gem, a superb stamp of record proportions; clear 1993 PSE certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $60.00 for 90 and $210.00 for 98). (Image)

$11.00

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

114

237

#237, 10c Columbian, a stunning mammoth-margined mint example, possessing the largest borders we have ever seen on this value, and incredibly, it is perfectly centered within these boardwalk margins, plus it has been printed in the striking black brown shade which is quite intense, o.g., lightly hinged., extremely fine; an unbelievable stamp; 1995 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $440.00 for 95 and $920.00 for 98). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

115

238

#238, 15c Columbian, an impressively large-margined mint example that is wonderfully well centered within extravagantly large margins which are rarely encountered on this value, brilliantly rich color and a well defined impression on pristine white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 1988 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $760.00 for 95 and $1,550.00 for 98). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

116

239

#239, 30c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice mint example, being impeccably well centered amid extravagantly large margins, gorgeous rich color and a deeply etched impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a highly desirable Thirty Cent Columbian in truly gem quality; 1987 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,250.00). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

117

240

#240, 50c Columbian, an especially choice mint single, possessing a remarkable brilliance few others enjoy, with stunning color that is especially deep and intense, prooflike impression on fresh untoned paper, additionally it is marvelously well centered amid uncharacteristically wide margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a terribly difficult stamp to find in this outstanding never hinged condition; 2000 and 2007 PF certificates. (Image)

$1,750.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

118

240

#240, 50c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within lavish margins which are rarely encountered on this value, deep intense color and impression, full o.g. that is just slightly disturbed, extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 for 90 and $1,800.00 for 95). (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

119

240

#240, 50c Columbian, used block of four, exceptionally well centered overall and each stamp is attractively centered as well, strong color and sharp impression, very lightly cancelled with San Francisco registry ovals, small light diagonal grease at top left of the top left stamp, otherwise very fine; a difficult value to find in a used block; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

120

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a used example that possesses tremendous eye appeal, being incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins, and even more impressive is this stamp's spectacular "fiery" color in an unusually deep shade, plus its impression is well incised on bright paper, neat strike of a double oval registry cancel, extremely fine gem; 1987 and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00); ex-Hinrichs. (Image)

$650.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction